'Inventory of Chinese works of art at West Grange'

Folder containing an inventory and photographs of Chinese works of art which were held at the English country house West Grange Hall, Scots Gap, Northumberland, occupied by Major Michael Lycett (d 2016) and Lady (June) Wendy Pelham (1924-2012), daughter of Sackville George Pelham, 5th Earl of Yarbor...

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Date(s) of creation: late 1990s
Level: File
Format: Archive           
Main author: Gillingham; Michael John (1933-1999); director of John Sparks Ltd; dealer in Chinese Art

Summary: Folder containing an inventory and photographs of Chinese works of art which were held at the English country house West Grange Hall, Scots Gap, Northumberland, occupied by Major Michael Lycett (d 2016) and Lady (June) Wendy Pelham (1924-2012), daughter of Sackville George Pelham, 5th Earl of Yarborough. Comprises: 1. 'Works of Art at West Grange', a typescript inventory of 43 Chinese objects at West Grange Hall, listing description of object, date of origin and height; some entries with handwritten annotations indicating value (£) and giving an number (unknown) and page reference (unknown publication) (4 sheets). 2. Forty-three colour appraisal photographs of the works of art at West Grange Hall inkjet printed on A4 paper, with handwritten annotation indicating number of object in the typescript inventory 'Works of Art at West Grange' (15 sheets).
Main author: Gillingham; Michael John (1933-1999); director of John Sparks Ltd; dealer in Chinese Art
Extent: 19 pieces
Access status: Closed
Access conditions: Closed under data protection legislation until 1st January 2081
Language: English
Format: Archive